Son of Johan Wilhelm Fischer 1706 - 1771 & Elisabetha (Hahn, Hain) Fisher 1711 - 1768. Husband of Anna C. (Marshall) Fisher. Father of George, Anna Maria, William, Peter, Frederick, Michael, Elizabeth & John. He was a private in Capt. Sebastian Miller's Co. PA Militia 5/31/1781.
NOTE: Someone changed Johannes' father's name to "Wilhelm Ludwig Fischer" which is completely fictional. They are my 6th and 5th great grandfathers. I have many sources for Wilhelm's first name.
Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Baptism; could be dau. of John 1765 or John 1974; thi
NOTE: Someone changed Johannes' father's name to "Wilhelm Ludwig Fischer" which is completely fictional. They are my 6th and 5th great grandfathers. I have many sources for Wilhelm's first name.
Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Baptism; could be dau. of John 1765 or John 1974; thi
Son of Johan Wilhelm Fischer 1706 - 1771 & Elisabetha (Hahn, Hain) Fisher 1711 - 1768. Husband of Anna C. (Marshall) Fisher. Father of George, Anna Maria, William, Peter, Frederick, Michael, Elizabeth & John. He was a private in Capt. Sebastian Miller's Co. PA Militia 5/31/1781.
NOTE: Someone changed Johannes' father's name to "Wilhelm Ludwig Fischer" which is completely fictional. They are my 6th and 5th great grandfathers. I have many sources for Wilhelm's first name.
Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Baptism; could be dau. of John 1765 or John 1974; thi
NOTE: Someone changed Johannes' father's name to "Wilhelm Ludwig Fischer" which is completely fictional. They are my 6th and 5th great grandfathers. I have many sources for Wilhelm's first name.
Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Johannes Fischer was born on 02 Mar 1740 in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church Burials; abt. 1738 in Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church/Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752 as the fourth child of Johan Wilhelm Fischer and Elisabetha Gertruat (Gertrude) Hain). He had ten siblings, namely: Elisabetha Gertraut (Gertrude), Johan Peter, Johan Philip, Johan Henrich, Johan Michael, Susanna, Rosina, Johan Frantz, Johann Friederich, and Johann Georg. He died on 12 Mar 1812 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Hist. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; also in First Reformed Church Burials age 72-0-10; can't find in Adler). When he was 21, he married Anna Catharina Marshall,daughter of Diderich (Diedrich) Marschall and Anna, about 1762 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Assuemd fr. son George b. 1763? probably St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church. Likely Waldschmidt ).
Johannes Fischer lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1767–1768 (on tax lists; 50 ac.). He lived in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1771 (Land deeded in father's will; Jhno. & Cath. sponsored bapt. @ Schwarzwald in 1797). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1779 (tax rolls John Fisher 100 ac. farmer. May not be him.). He served in the military in 1781 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Capt. Miller's Co. roll this is the only place he shows up). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA in 1790. He was employed as a Farmer in 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He owned Patent granted on Wheatfield on 27 Mar 1803 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He lived in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA on 27 Mar 1803 (Patented Wheatfield Ore Farm). He signed his will between 21 Nov 1811–19 Mar 1812 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Letter of acceptance. Exec. Peter & George. Dates filed & proven Fisher John Fischer John 1812 Heidelberg Township.). His cause of death was tightness of chest on 12 Mar 1812. He was buried after 12 Mar 1812 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church Cemetery. No headstone? ). He was baptized in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (Hain's rec. begin 1745; est. 1735/1739 w/ no minister./Lancaster bef. 1752/lancaster bef. 1752).
Johannes Fischer and Anna Catharina Marshall had the following children:
George Fischer was born on 05 Oct 1763 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Oct. 1 in DAR app. for Johannes). He died after 1812 (in father's will. Nothing @ Find a Grave). He married Catharina Mohn on 01 Sep 1795 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Catharina Mohn of Heidelberg 9/1/1795 @ Schwarzwald (prob. Hain's). Could be Elizabeth Rieser/Reeser or ).
Anna Maria Fischer was born on 12 Jan 1765 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (or 13 Jan. St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church rec.; tombstone off by 1 day). She died on 30 Mar 1827 in Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. She married John Krick in 1794.
Wilhelm (William) Fischer was born on 23 Aug 1766 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' Will). He died on 04 Mar 1842 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Ref. Ch. deaths; Age 76-6-11; makes birthdate 1765, so prob. a typo in Sinking Spring Cemetery records from Alvin Haas?). He married Anna Margaretha (Crete) Krick on 27 Jun 1790 in Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St. John's Reformed (Hain's) Church; Kenneth Fisher paper & Alvin Haas Sinking Spr. Cemetery records).
Peter Fischer was born on 27 Dec 1767 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 01 Sep 1822 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Fr. estate; Reading Adler 9/10/1822 Peter Fischer, miller, age 55. D. right after son, prob. dysentery too.). He married Rosina (Rosana? Peter Fisher b. 30 Jan 1792 d. 28 Oct 1854 s/o Peter & Rosana Berks Co. death rec.).
Friedrich (Frederick) Fischer was born in Sep 1772 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (may have md. Magdalena Bechtolt). He died on 16 Mar 1852 in Germantown, Montgomery, Ohio, USA (DAR app. for Johannes). He married Magdalena (Bechtold?).
Johannes Fischer Jr. was born about 1773 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). He died after 1822 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (In Johannes' will; admin. Joh. Peter's will in 1822). He married Rosina Hain (Adam Hain's sis. md. John Fischer, Jr. (prob. @ Hain's)).
Michael Fischer was born before 05 Mar 1775 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. He died after 1812 (In father's will). He married Magdalena (Margaret) Lausch (Lasch) on 20 Jun 1803 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Boos; First Reformed Church marriages p. 38; Fischer Michael Son of John Lausch Magdalene daughter of Christopher 6/20/1803).
Catharine Fischer was born on 29 Sep 1778 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (By Rev. Waldschmidt spon. Conrad Kirschner & w. Catharina). She died after 1812 (In Johannes Fischer's will). She married Wilhelm (William) Bechtold (Begtel) on 27 Dec 1808 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (First Reformed Church marriages p. 7).
Elizabeth Fischer was born before 07 Dec 1780 in South Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Also in Berks Co. deeds (DAR app. for Johannes)). She died after 1812 (In Johannes' will). She married John Begtel (Bechtel) (Husband name chopped off in Johannes' will!).
Magdalena Fischer was born on 04 Jul 1784 in Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Baptism; could be dau. of John 1765 or John 1974; thi
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The family plot of the immigrant Johan Wilhelm Fischer is in poor condition, most of the headstones are barely or no longer legible. Johannes' headstone was from a transcription done in the mid-20th century when the headstones were still legible.
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